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LOINC Code 9275-9: Breath rate method

9275-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Breath rate method in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Breath rate method. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Breath rate measurement.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Breath rate method. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Breath rate measurement.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Method: *

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Breath rate method
  • Breathing rate; Meth; Method of; Nominal; Point in time; Random; RESP.ATOM; RESPIRATORY; Respiratory rate; Typ

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Breath rate methodRESP.ATOMTypePtBreath rate measurementNom*

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code9275-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameBreath rate method
Short nameBreath rate method
ComponentBreath rate method
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Breath rate measurement
ScaleNom
Method*
ClassRESP.ATOM
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.29

Part names

Breath rate methodTypePtBreath rate measurementNom*Point in time (spot)

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